Definition of cardoon
English to English noun - southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots
source: WordNet 3.0 - only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes
source: WordNet 3.0 - A large herbaceous plant (Cynara Cardunculus) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad.
source: Webster 1913
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cardoon, cartoon, cardamon, carton, cordon, croton, crouton, croydon, chardonnay, carotin, cardamom, carotene, cardinal, cardamine, crotonine, craton, coguardian, caseharden, cartman, cardium
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